Weeping Cherry

Last Wednesday, Jeff surprised me with a weeping cherry. I've had a terrible yen for one for the last, oh five years or so. I love weeping willows, and a tree that flowers as well...well, that's just about perfect.
We tried ordering one a couple years back from a catalog, but it turned out to be just a dead stick. Of course, I suppose it's possible we killed it. After that I resigned myself to not having one since they're pretty pricey if you buy them live and thriving and a decent teenager-tree size.
Jeff went by Lowe's for another gardening supply trip and saw one in bloom. He felt overcome with the idea that he should get it for me. He somehow fit it in the Bug (!) and got it in the ground and everything while I was at work. The next morning, I saw it outside the window, but thought it was in the neighbor's yard...and figured, oh well, at least I get to look at it. Then I realized it was in our yard and it was Jeffrey's doing.
I love my weeping cherry. Makes me happy every time I see it! And I like the idea that it will be a "remembrance tree" of my pregnancy with our little girl. :D
Thanks sweetie.

Belly Shot

This is at 26 weeks. Just three whole months left...it's hard to believe! I was just talking to Jeff about the difference between my first pregnancy and this one. It's not as exciting since it's not a first, but it's also not as stressful. At 25 weeks last pregnancy we were in the middle of turmoil about switching practices and wondering how all that would work out. It's a relief to have that all settled this time. I had my checkup with Amy on Thursday and all seems fine. No heart problems this time! I was a little worried about weight gain, since I've already gained 25 lbs. She thinks I most likely need to gain a little more than the standard 25-35 during pregnancy. We figured out I'm right on track if I gain a pound a week until delivery to be at the same weight I was at delivery before. I'm certainly not starving this little girl. It seems I'm always eating! I had no cravings first trimester, but they have hit just in the last couple weeks. Must be a growth spurt. :)